CURRENT MISSION

To find love and kindness in everything.

ABOUT ME

I'm an upbeat human being who enjoys life. When I'm not hunched over my desk at work or in class I like to spend my time seeing friends and family, traveling, DJing and listening to music.

I believe that I was put on the earth to help people. I believe it is my destiny to provide, care and love others.

I am pursuing a Journalism degree in News and Information through the University of Kansas. I may be biased, but I attend the best university. I am an avid KU basketball fan. I DJ at our student-run radio station 90.7 KJHK FM and I absolutely love it.

In my spare time I am either sleeping, reading, spending time with loved ones, volunteering, traveling, or working with music with KJHK.

PHILOSOPHY

"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My house is open to surfers! I am also looking to couch surf over this winter break while traveling.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have no couch surfing experience, but you have to start somewhere, right?

Interests

I enjoy life as a whole, but I'm sure most people do. In my spare time when I'm not working or going to school I enjoy many things.

-biking
-hiking
-gardening
-making wine
-writing
-record hunting
-antiquing
-running my online vintage clothing store
-spending time with my dog
-reading and book hunting
-messing around with my 35mm.

-As prevously stated, I DJ and write for a local radio station. (Voted 15th in the nation) Listen sometime! http://kjhkstream.org:8000/stream_high.m3u

I am happiest when I am able to spend time with the people I love.

• dogs
• writing
• books
• photography
• wine
• running
• gardening
• clothing
• news
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• hunting
• surfing
• basketball
• journalism
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

What I've been interested in lately:

Books:
Vonnegut
Lolita
In the Presence of Our Enemies
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Nine Stories
The Mainspring in Human Progress
Everything is Illuminated
Music for Chameleons
Walt Whitman

Movies:
Man on Wire
Anything Woody Allen (Manhattan is my favorite)
Big Fish
Lolita

Music: Cherub, James Blake, Neil Young, Postal Service, Stevie Wonder, Sleigh Bells, YACHT, CCR, Family of the Year, Biggie Smalls, Thurston Moore, Talking Heads, Destroyer, M83, Elton John, Marvin Gaye, Janelle Monae, John Legend, The Ramones, Thelonious Monk,Sonny Rollings, Mayer Hawthorne, Aloe Blacc, Pixies, The Smiths, Beastie Boys, Common, Sonic Youth, Modest Mouse, Matt and Kim, Best Coast, Dent May, Animal Collective, of Montreal, The Growlers, Bleached. so on and so forth.

However, I will give anything a listen.
My favorite genres are hip-hop, jazz, soul, funk, DIY Indie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been given multiple chances to travel and I almost always take advantage of them.

A run down on two of the best experiences I have had in life.

I went to New Orleans back in July of 2010 and it was the most valuable experiences to date. Growing up in south-eastern Kansas, a person can miss out on many things going on in the real world. New Orleans showed me things that I don't think I would have otherwise seen so early in life. The city and its people taught me about believing (not only in one's self but in others as well), living and loving. Never have I seen such a large city have so much love. New Orleans showed me that there is more to life that what I had originally known. I could ramble on about this lovely city and I will if you ask me more.

This past fall I was able to do an interview with Best Coast (one of my favorite bands of all time). The experience really encouraged me to continue doing what I love, writing!

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a little about a lot.

Things I can tell you about in great detail.
Where and how to use commas.
How to make wine.
How to clean/preserve your antiques.
What is valuable in the world of vintage and retro.
Gardening
The world of non-profits

I'd like to learn more on:
How to sew
Running
Self sustainable living
Photography
Anything and everything

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States